House lawmakers dive into one of the problems with data centers: Water

Both Republicans and Democrats acknowledge that data centers should not burden regular customers with their substantial water expenses. However, achieving consensus on the specific methods to implement this principle remains a challenge. The core issue revolves around allocating the costs associated with data center water consumption.

• Republicans and Democrats share the view that data centers should not pass their high water bills onto ordinary ratepayers.
• There is disagreement on the specific mechanisms to achieve this cost allocation.
• The central issue is how to manage and pay for the significant water usage of data centers.